Federal judge on the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On May 26, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sotomayor for appointment to the U. S. Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice David Souter. If confirmed, she would be the court's first Hispanic justice and its third female justice. Engraved portrait of the Supreme Court building, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in black felt tip by Sotomayor. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.
